Fragrance comparison

The Mandariners for Him vs Essencial Elixir

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 28 Oct 2026 832 ratings analysed

The Mandariners for Him

Mandarina Duck

3.9852 votes

Rank #17,582 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Essencial Elixir

Natura · 2017

4.17780 votes

Rank #23,786 PowderyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Essencial Elixir takes 4 of 7 categories.

The Mandariners for Him
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Essencial Elixir
Choose it for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

The Mandariners for Him3/7

Essencial Elixir4/7

Ratings & consensus: Essencial Elixir
Community sentiment: Essencial Elixir
Longevity: Essencial Elixir
Sillage & projection: Essencial Elixir
Value for money: The Mandariners for Him
Versatility: The Mandariners for Him
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: The Mandariners for Him

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

The Mandariners for HimMandarina Duck

Essencial ElixirNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 59%Had 7%Want 35%

4.17/ 5 · 780 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

Category winnerEssencial ElixirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

50%Like

4%Ok

10%Dislike

4%Hate

52 votes

60%Love

28%Like

7%Ok

4%Dislike

1%Hate

774 votes

Category winnerEssencial ElixirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityEssencial Elixir

SillageEssencial Elixir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price value70

Category winnerThe Mandariners for HimBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

sweet84%

yellow floral77%

floral69%

aromatic61%

powdery69%

citrus61%

woody53%

warm spicy30%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

CloverOrangeMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang YlangLavenderSage

Base4-6 hrs

SandalwoodPatchouli

Top

CardamomBlack PepperPink PepperMandarin OrangeGrapefruitLemonCassisSage

Heart

LeatherLavenderVioletGeranium

Base

CognacVanillaBenzoinSandalwoodCedarMuskVetiverPatchouli

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Lemon, Lavender and Sage. Durations are only published for The Mandariners for Him, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer93

Fall44

Winter26

Day100

Night27

Spring37

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerThe Mandariners for HimMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men41

Unisex46

Women13

Casual 41%Work 33%Date 16%Party 9%

Men95

Unisex3

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,582

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#23,786

PerfumerVerônica Kato

Launched2017

Reviews2

Category winnerThe Mandariners for HimHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Mandariners for Him by Mandarina Duck is an easygoing citrus woody eau de toilette that takes an unexpected floral twist. You get a bright blast of Italian lemon, Brazilian orange, and green clover right at the nozzle. Within twenty minutes, the sharp citrus gives way to lush ylang ylang and aromatic lavender, cre…

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Natura Essencial Elixir is a woody masculine fragrance defined by a complex fusion of cognac, leather, and aromatic spices. Launched in 2017, this scent relies on a robust foundation of patchouli and cedar to deliver a grounded, sophisticated profile. It thrives in autumn and winter, serving as a reliable companion fo…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, The Mandariners for Him or Essencial Elixir?

Essencial Elixir takes 4 of 7 categories. The Mandariners for Him is rated 3.98/5 from 52 votes; Essencial Elixir is rated 4.17/5 from 780 votes. Choose The Mandariners for Him for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Essencial Elixir for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, The Mandariners for Him or Essencial Elixir?

Essencial Elixir lasts longest (Essencial Elixir 73/100, The Mandariners for Him 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Mandariners for Him or Essencial Elixir?

Essencial Elixir projects furthest (Essencial Elixir 62/100, The Mandariners for Him 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Mandariners for Him and Essencial Elixir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Lemon, Lavender and Sage.

Is The Mandariners for Him or Essencial Elixir better for summer or winter?

For summer, The Mandariners for Him is the stronger pick. For winter, Essencial Elixir is the stronger pick. The Mandariners for Him suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Mandariners for Him and Essencial Elixir?

The Mandariners for Him has top notes of Clover, Orange, Mandarin Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Ylang Ylang, Lavender and Sage, a base of Sandalwood and Patchouli. Essencial Elixir has top notes of Cardamom, Black Pepper, Pink Pepper and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Leather, Lavender, Violet and Geranium, a base of Cognac, Vanilla, Benzoin and Sandalwood.